🛡️ Student Mental Health Series *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

23.40 – Making Requests Instead of Demands: Requests open dialogue; demands close it. When you phrase a need as choice, cooperation replaces resistance. Use language like “Could we try…” or “Would you be willing…” It shows respect while keeping goals clear. Demands trigger defensiveness, but requests invite teamwork. The difference changes emotional tone completely. Practice gratitude for compliance instead of entitlement. The more you approach collaboration with humility, the more others reciprocate willingly. Polite firmness moves mountains where control fails. Every respectful request builds trust, proving influence doesn’t require force.

About this course

Trauma-informed mental wellness lessons that help students manage emotions, build resilience, and stay safe in real-world situations—like bullying, grief, violence, and poverty. Built for schools, youth programs, and Medicaid-compliant services.

This course includes:
  • Step-by-step guidance for handling social pressure, conflict, and unsafe situations
  • Stories and messages that encourage students to speak up, stay safe, and take control of their future
  • Flexible learning options for classrooms, after-school programs, and independent use

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